GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2SZ

GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SZ, Colchester has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.72 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO1 postcode area, which has experienced 379 crimes and a crime rate of 19.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO1 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2SZ, encompassing approximately 1918 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO1 2SZ area, explore the CO1 2SZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CO1 2SZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Old Coach Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • East Bay with total crimes: 3

GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.72-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.86100.00%
Public order53.1325.00%
Other theft32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.945.26%
Robbery410.43300.00%
Public order42.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Drugs21.56-33.33%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-87.50%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.985.56%
Criminal damage and arson89.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.1733.33%
Drugs32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.20-33.33%
Shoplifting49.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.8550.00%
Shoplifting314.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.38100.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Public order11.56-66.67%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.52-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.29-10.00%
Burglary49.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09300.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Drugs21.56-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Other crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.855.26%
Drugs510.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.61200.00%
Public order21.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Burglary21.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.37-24.00%
Burglary59.900.00%
Public order42.6133.33%
Drugs32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-75.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.9466.67%
Vehicle crime413.0333.33%
Other crime32.09200.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Drugs31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-50.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.16-51.61%
Anti-social behaviour47.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other theft21.56-71.43%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.2334.78%
Other theft716.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.650.00%
Public order43.1333.33%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.990.00%
Other theft43.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Robbery11.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202419
June 202418
May 202427
April 202418
March 202418
February 202420
January 202419
December 202325
November 202315
October 202331
September 202323

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Coach Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. East Bay
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Harold Collins Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Geoff Seaden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hunting Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Edmund'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1